Top 25 Barn Wedding Venues in the UK

(You &Your Wedding Dec 2019)

CHURCHES AND CELEBRANTS

Churches

We are close to the four beautiful old churches of The Downlands Benefice who give a warm welcome to wedding couples. Website www.downlandchurches.co.uk

Celebrants

Father John McCormack is an ordained minister of the Church of England who specialises in ceremonies that acknowledge spirituality in a non-denominational way. He works independently of any denomination as an Independent Funeral Officiant and Civil Celebrant, and is a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants (AOIC). He offers funeral services, commitment ceremonies and partnership blessings that are rooted in spirituality and that celebrate life. Website www.humanrites.co.uk. Call 07974 603518.

Claire Bradford is an independent Celebrant and member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants who specialises in creating ceremonies that are unique to you. Website www.creatingceremony.com or call Claire on 07929 764162.

Popsonic: Party Band – Great Music For Great Parties. A sparkling mix of pop, funk and soul classics to make your party perfect. Phone Samuel on 07973 303362. Website www.popsonic.co.uk. Email: samuel@popsonic.co.uk

Lucy Ballard saxophonist. We think she is superb and is very professional. Tel. 01903 755103. Website www.Lbec.co.uk

The Slaves: All live cover band, very impressive. Tel 07734 944017, website www.theslaves.net

Commodore 64: 5 piece professional band, male and female singers. Great sound and light set set-up. One of the best we’ve seen. Tel 01273 304490

The Kicks: Can play just about anything from 60’s classics to brand new chart music – a real crowd pleasing group. Tel 01782 383554

Lou Beckerman and her band provide a range of quality live jazz-infused music for events. They are available for hire in a variety of line-ups to suit any occasion: as a duo – Lou with piano or guitar; as a trio – with piano or guitar and double bass. Add in drums for a quartet and sax/clarinet for up to a full five to six piece band. Tel 07778 553109. Website www.loubeckermanjazz.com. Email info@loubeckermanjazz.com

Elvis – Mark Wright. Mark is a real showman and not only sings like Elvis but also does a whole Elvis stage show. Great at getting the crowd going and really good fun to watch. Tel 07905 013721. Email mark@markwright.co.uk. Website www.markwright.co.uk

Sugarkube. Great young band with a very wide range of music and songs. They impressed everyone at Pangdean and filled the dance floor all night. Website www.sugarkubeband.com. Tel Pete Martelle 07751 378636. Email info@sugarkubeband.com

Licence to Ceilidh. Multitalented musicians who also provide a whole range of entertainment in addition to the Ceilidh band from String Quartets to Discos, Jazz ensembles and solo musicians. Website www.licencetoceilidh.co.uk. Tel Ali Barnes 07855 050 778.

Stick It On – An alternative DJ service that turns you and your guests into DJ superstars by guiding them to play three of their favourite songs. Click here to read their website blog of one of our Pangdean wedding parties or contact rob@stickiton.org.uk. Tel: 01273 782585. Mobile 07931 565 361

'Find a Performer' is a useful resource for finding all kinds of acts for your event. They have booked artists playing at Pangdean before and we recommend them. Call 01273 944363 or visit www.findaperformer.net

South Downs Way Bed and Breakfast, The Street, Poynings. Tel 01273 857220. Web www.southdownswaybandb.co.uk (3 bedrooms available in 17th Century Cottage in Poynings. Park there and they’ll drop you to Pangdean if they are free)

PHOTOGRAPHERS

UNIQUE TOUCHES

Airstream Studio Photo Booth. An amazing conversion of a vintage 1949 American Airstream trailer to provide one of the most stunning Photobooths in the Country. Garaged at Pangdean, there are extra special discounts for Pangdean clients (no travelling!). Check out www.airstreamstudio.co.uk, email info@airstreamstudio.co.uk, or call Matt on 07977 483210.